Dubai’s new AI traffic cameras detect seatbelt violations, illegal U-turns

The General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police has outlined the different types of violations recorded by AI-enabled radar systems.

The authority has also provided details on the fines associated with these traffic offenses, as well as the vehicle impoundment durations and black points incurred for each violation, a WAM report stated.

Listed below are all the offences that these new AI-radars can detect:

Exceeding speed limits

Exceeding the maximum speed limit by more than 80 km/h incurs a fine of Dhs3,000, a 60-day vehicle impoundment, and 23 black points on the driver’s license. Similarly, if the speed exceeds 60 km/h, the fine is Dhs2,000, along with a 20-day vehicle impoundment and 12 black points.

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Additionally, a fine of Dhs1,000 applies for exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h, while a fine of Dhs700 is imposed for exceeding it by more than 40 km/h. Exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 km/h results in a fine of Dhs600, and exceeding it by more than 20 km/h incurs a fine of Dhs300.

Running a red light

Running a red light incurs a fine of Dhs1,000, a 30-day vehicle impoundment, and 12 black points. Similarly, if a vehicle fails to stay in the mandatory lane, the driver faces a fine of Dhs400. For heavy vehicles that fail to comply with mandatory lane regulations, the fine increases to Dhs1,500, along with 12 black points.

Driving against the traffic flow

Driving against the flow of traffic results in a fine of Dhs600, a 7-day vehicle impoundment, and 4 black points. Additionally, if a motorist uses the shoulder of the road in violation of regulations, the fine increases to Dhs1,000, accompanied by a 30-day vehicle impoundment and 6 black points.

Not wearing a seatbelt

Individuals caught not wearing a seatbelt will face a fine of Dhs400 and 4 black points. If a driver is caught using a phone while driving, the fine increases to Dhs800 with 4 black points. Additionally, exceeding the allowed tint limit on a vehicle’s windows incurs a fine of Dhs1,500.

Maintaining a safe distance between vehicles

Failing to maintain a safe distance between vehicles results in a fine of Dhs400 and 4 black points. Furthermore, driving a vehicle that produces excessive noise results in a fine of Dhs2,000 and 12 black points. Not giving way to pedestrians at designated crossing areas incurs a fine of Dhs500 and 6 black points.

Other offenses

Turning into or driving into non-designated areas results in a fine of Dhs500 and 4 black points. Similarly, driving with an expired license also carries a fine of Dhs500 and 4 black points. Most importantly, stopping a vehicle in the middle of the road without a valid reason incurs a fine of Dhs1,000 and 6 black points.

For heavy vehicles entering prohibited areas, the fine is Dhs1,000 and 4 black points. Stopping behind other vehicles in a manner that blocks their movement results in a fine of Dhs500.

This information regarding offenses and fines was announced during a press conference at the Research and Development Centre at Dubai Police Headquarters. The event was attended by Brigadier Issam Ibrahim Al Awar, Acting Deputy Director of the General Department of Traffic, Brigadier Engineer Mohammad Ali Karam, Director of Traffic Technologies in the General Department of Traffic, as well as several senior officers and journalists.